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There’s nowhere quite like New York City for a wedding. The city brings together iconic architecture, world-renowned hotels, intimate restaurants, rooftop celebrations, historic landmarks, and an energy that makes even the smallest moments feel cinematic.
From getting ready overlooking Manhattan to portraits wandering the streets of Tribeca, celebrating above the skyline, or slipping away for a quiet moment in Central Park, a New York City wedding can feel effortlessly editorial while still being completely personal. For couples who want a celebration filled with style, movement, and a little bit of magic, NYC gives you a backdrop that feels both timeless and entirely your own.
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Rae Marshall
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The Plaza Hotel
Few New York City wedding venues are as iconic as The Plaza Hotel. Overlooking Central Park and Fifth Avenue, its grand ballrooms, gilded details, and unmistakable old-New-York elegance make it an incredible setting for a sophisticated black-tie celebration.
The Bowery Hotel
The Bowery Hotel brings together downtown cool and old-world romance with rich interiors, dramatic lighting, and an effortlessly intimate atmosphere. It’s an especially beautiful choice for couples who want their New York City wedding to feel stylish, artistic, and a little unexpected.
The Pierre
Located across from Central Park on Fifth Avenue, The Pierre offers timeless Manhattan luxury with elegant ballrooms and a refined Upper East Side setting. It’s ideal for couples envisioning a classic New York wedding with an elevated, fashion-forward feel.
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is one of the city's most extraordinary settings for a wedding, with monumental staircases, soaring ceilings, marble architecture, and unmistakable New York history. The grandeur of the space lends itself beautifully to an elegant celebration that feels editorial, timeless, and completely iconic.
Metropolitan Club
With its Gilded Age architecture and ornate interiors, the Metropolitan Club captures the romance and sophistication of old New York. Located just off Central Park, it offers a dramatic setting for a formal wedding filled with history, fashion, and timeless details.
620 Loft & Garden
Perched above Rockefeller Center, 620 Loft & Garden pairs an intimate rooftop garden with incredible views of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Manhattan skyline. It’s a uniquely New York setting for couples who want an outdoor celebration surrounded by some of the city's most recognizable architecture.
Tribeca Rooftop
Tribeca Rooftop combines an expansive modern event space with sweeping skyline views and one of Manhattan's most stylish downtown neighborhoods just outside its doors. Cobblestone streets and classic Tribeca architecture make it an especially beautiful choice for an editorial New York City wedding.
Cipriani 42nd Street
Cipriani 42nd Street is pure New York grandeur, with soaring ceilings, towering marble columns, and dramatic historic architecture. Steps from Grand Central Terminal, it creates an unforgettable backdrop for a glamorous black-tie wedding in the heart of Manhattan.
Weylin
Housed inside the former Williamsburg Savings Bank, Weylin is one of Brooklyn's most architecturally striking wedding venues. Its soaring domed ceilings, intricate mosaics, and Beaux-Arts details create a dramatic setting that feels historic, artistic, and completely distinctive.
The Foundry
The Foundry offers a romantic take on New York's industrial architecture, with exposed brick, soaring windows, ivy-covered walls, and intimate courtyard spaces. Located in Long Island City, it's perfect for couples drawn to a wedding that feels effortlessly stylish while still warm and inviting.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers a lush escape from the energy of the city with beautiful gardens, seasonal blooms, and elegant spaces surrounded by nature. It’s a romantic choice for couples who want the sophistication of a New York City wedding with a softer, garden-inspired atmosphere.
Hotel Chelsea
Few places capture New York's artistic history quite like Hotel Chelsea. Its storied past, eclectic interiors, and unmistakable downtown character make it an incredible choice for couples who want their wedding to feel intimate, creative, fashionable, and distinctly New York.
Prospect Park Boathouse
Set along the water in the heart of Prospect Park, the historic Boathouse offers romantic Beaux-Arts architecture surrounded by greenery and peaceful lake views. It feels like an escape within Brooklyn, making it especially beautiful for couples who want an elegant garden wedding without leaving New York City.
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I am an artist first, using the mantra "life imitates art" to capture heirloom imagery in fast paced environments. My many years of experience have trained me to look for moments before they happen, and give me the ability to make anyone feel at ease, because this is celebration and art, all fun. I am drawn to pretty, out of the box and interesting things, and have a crazy love for NYC street fashion.
Rae's approach is defined by the pulse of the day, by the people, by the love.
Rae Marshall
Award Winning Raleigh Wedding & Portrait Photography
What People Are Saying
"I spent countless hours researching photographers across the Carolinas. I wanted that perfect mix of editorial and timeless without the heavy editing filters that can sometimes become a photographer's signature look. Rae's photography is exactly that. I am so grateful she was the one who captured our wedding day, and I will treasure these photos for the rest of my life."
- Bailey & Dom at Donovan Manor
This Vintage New York City wedding was absolutely stunning while feeling effortless, largely in part thanks to Sophie and Johanne’s easy personalities and happiness together. They started the day getting ready in a Brooklyn apartment, and we enjoyed including some of the elements...
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Rae Marshall is a NYBFW photographer and has photographed shows for Lihi Hod, Alexandra Grecco, Maison Margot and more. See the Alexandra Grecco Show from the Spring NYBFW on the blog here.
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What is the best time of year to get married in New York City?
Spring and fall are especially beautiful for New York City weddings, with comfortable temperatures and gorgeous seasonal scenery. April through June and September through October are particularly popular, although every season brings a completely different feeling to the city.
What should we look for in a New York City wedding photographer?
Look for a photographer whose work reflects the way you want your wedding to feel, along with someone comfortable navigating changing light, busy city streets, indoor venues, tight timelines, and the fast-moving energy that makes a New York wedding so unique.
Do we need a photographer who has photographed our wedding venue before?
Not necessarily. An experienced wedding photographer should be comfortable walking into a new space, finding beautiful light and compositions, and approaching your venue with a fresh perspective that makes your photographs feel distinctive to your celebration.
What are some of the most beautiful wedding venues in New York City?
New York City has an incredible variety of wedding venues, from iconic hotels like The Plaza and The Pierre to historic spaces like the New York Public Library and Metropolitan Club, downtown favorites like The Bowery Hotel and Tribeca Rooftop, and romantic Brooklyn venues like the Prospect Park Boathouse and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Should we have an outdoor wedding in New York City?
Absolutely, but the season and a thoughtful weather backup plan are important. Spring and fall are especially beautiful for rooftop, garden, and outdoor ceremonies, while venues like 620 Loft & Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Prospect Park Boathouse allow you to embrace the outdoors while still feeling immersed in New York City.
What time should we schedule our New York City wedding ceremony?
For outdoor weddings, consider sunset when choosing your ceremony time so you can take advantage of beautiful natural light during the ceremony and portraits afterward. Your venue location also matters in NYC, as surrounding buildings can cause the light to disappear earlier than the official sunset time.
Can we take engagement photos somewhere different from our wedding location?
Absolutely. Your engagement session is a chance to experience another side of New York, whether that means wandering the streets of Tribeca or the West Village, dressing up for cocktails downtown, spending an afternoon in Central Park, or choosing a neighborhood that has meaning to your relationship.
What makes New York City such a great destination for a wedding?
New York offers an energy and sense of possibility that's difficult to recreate anywhere else, combining world-renowned hotels, historic architecture, incredible restaurants, rooftops, gardens, and unmistakable city streets. It gives couples the opportunity to create an entire wedding weekend that feels sophisticated, exciting, and completely personal.
How far in advance should we book our New York City wedding photographer?
For popular spring and fall Saturdays, booking your New York City wedding photographer 12–18 months in advance is a good idea, particularly if photography is a priority or you have a specific photographer in mind.
What areas of New York City do you photograph weddings in?
Rae Marshall Photography photographs weddings throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond, as well as destination celebrations throughout the East Coast and worldwide.
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